Medical Malpractice

Medical Malpractice Lawyer

Pennsylvania and New Jersey

Call Me at 215-546-3166 in PA or 609-277-3166

It is still one of the least talked about issues given its significance as one of the leading causes of death and personal injuries in our country. Between 44,000 to 98,000 Americans die in hospitals each year due to preventable medical errors. Only 5 percent of doctors (1 out of 20) are responsible for 54 percent of malpractice payouts. (National Practitioner Data Bank, Sept. 1, 1990 – Sept. 30, 2002.). Only 8 percent of doctors (1 out of 12) with 2 or more malpractice payouts have been disciplined by their state medical board. (National Practitioner Data Bank, Sept. 1, 1990 – Sept. 30, 2002.). According to the Harvard Medical Practice Study, only one in eight malpractice victims ever files a claim for compensation and NPDB data shows that the median payment to a victim in 2000 was just $125,000. Despite the extent of preventable errors, the results show that bringing a medical malpractice claim is difficult and limited.

Moreover, the doctors’ insurance companies and lawyers defend the cases fully and aggressively. If you believe you or a family member have been a victim of a medical error, it is very important that you speak to legal counsel as soon as possible. Critical evidence can be lost if there is a delay with the investigation of the malpractice claim. That is why it is crucial to have a Pennsylvania and New Jersey Medical Malpractice Lawyer on your side to level the playing field. Call me, Joseph Monaco, at 215-546-3166 in Pennsylvania or 609-277-3166 in New Jersey.